Each and Every Day

"Shit happens." Just before he passed away Ian's dad asked Ian if he wanted all of his worldly knowledge; it only took a second for these two words to come out of this man's mouth but it has taken a lifetime to figure out what they mean. I have never met the guy and have only seen one picture of him. This one picture was taken at his weakest moment and yet I knew that he will forever be the strongest man I will ever know of or have any connection to. I have more respect for Ian and his dad now than ever and hope that Ian takes care of himself as his dad took care of his friends and family above taking care of himself while knowing he was the one on his death bed. Whether he was consolling his sister when explaining that he was going to be alright or holding his son's hand in the hospital, this man has more guts to face death right in the eye and laugh than I can only hope to dream of. It is the look in Ian's eyes a few nights ago that he had when talking about his dad and how proud he was to be his son that has kept me wondering what I hope to learn and take from this time here on Earth.